Richard Mille

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I agree

To be clear, my post was mainly referring to Eric's comments.

I also agree with fomar. I bought the watch for the same reason I think most people buy a chronograph in this price range - primarily to look at it / wear it/admire the movement, and to occasionally time something or show it to someone. And by that, I mean wearing it a few times a week in rotation with other watches, and using the chrono less than 10 times/week on average. This to me would be 'normal' use of the 004. To be honest I will probably use the chrono even less than that, I really have nothing I need to time on a regular basis. I also know what day of the week it is by looking at my iPhone, and really had no need for a PP5970 either.

I love the 004 and RM because of the motorsports motif, and the split second chrono embodies the idea of motorsports in the purest way compared to any other complication. That was my motive.

Is anyone buying this kind of watch really using it to time races or events where they will be doing 50 activations/day? I think that would be 'abnormal' use, and one shouldn't be surprised if it causes more frequent visits to the factory. If that is the intended use, they should be using a much more reliable and accurate digital stopwatch like you see at an F1 race.